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I just noticed this under “newly added TV”, first 3 seasons are there. And thank you for the award- I was just so excited to see this, couldn't wait to share here!

“I think money is shit. You know… how much you spend on a thing… If I spend a couple thousand dollars on sushi for two, I don’t feel guilty about that. I do find that my happiest moments on the road are not standing on the balcony of a really nice hotel. That’s a sort of bittersweet—if not melancholy—alienating experience, at best. My happiest moments on the road are always off-camera, generally with my crew, coming back from shooting a scene and finding ourselves in this sort of absurdly beautiful moment, you know, laying on a flatbed on those things that go on the railroad track, with a putt-putt motor, goin’ across like, the rice paddies in Cambodia with headphones on… this is luxury, because I could never have imagined having the freedom or the ability to find myself in such a place, looking at such things. To sit alone or with a few friends, half-drunk under a full moon, you just understand how lucky you are; it’s a story you can’t tell. It’s a story you almost by definition, can’t share. I’ve learned in real time to look at those things and realize: I just had a really good moment.”

–Anthony Bourdain

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy for Italy is on the TV and it's not hitting like Part Unknown did.

Anyone know what the film crew, etc.. (Excluding Anthony obviously) are doing now? They did some incredible work on Parts Unknown.

Season 9: almost all of the episodes, the usual Bourdain charm wasn't there, it felt like he was going through with something he didn't want to do. He held back a lot, it felt very sad watching it. The Antarctica episode was fantastic, he really was enthusiastic about being there and what it meant. that episode shined through the rest.

Season 10: just weird...there was many odd choices made with production; including animations, acting, and lip syncing with guests. Not something I'd expect Bourdain or his crew would want.

Season 11: it feels like a reform to the original, I like this season a lot. No complaints, Bourdain seems to be happy in this.

Which leads me to season 12, I haven't started it yet because of the fact it's the last season, I'm worried about reading into it too much.

There are so many things about this series that makes the show so epic. The Soundtracks, Cinematography, Writing, and the protagonist himself - Tony, his personality, his character and his masterful storytelling.

Travel and Food shows historically was around traveling and having food. I consider Adam from Man vs Food and Andrew from Bizarre foods (along with Tony ofcourse) some of the pioneers of this genre. But these shows along with the rest were so different in its format, presentation and fundamentally creating an emotion in the viewer.

Both No Reservations & Parts Unknown were different in that, it emphasized on the travel part. The history of the location/country, its cultures, its people, its food, and the integration of all this into Tony's own story. It felt like there was no separation between the traveler and the location. He was known, had connections, loved & welcomed everywhere he went, and he fully immersed himself into the story that was unfolding.

This show almost touches/reachers the status of Art. You can keep coming back to the episodes and it feels so fresh always. It's so hard to copy this formula because, you not only need to have a good production team, but need a strong protagonist with personality, storytelling skills who has a strong sense of individual & collective awareness. The latter is so hard to find. Not to mention the culinary experience, the writing ability and the passion for movies, music, literature, culture, history, art and direction that AB had that influenced the entirety of the narrative & direction style of PU. With the street cred, bad boy early years and the NY sensibilities, he was perfect for this type of creative output. It's like we need that guy, you know, to even come close to replicating or re-inventing it again. Until then this documentary style sub-genre of Travel & Food will be sub-par at best, and PU will remain on top as an absolute masterpiece.

What is it about this show that makes you feel so many emotions about so many things almost every episode in such a personal & real way?

I tried listening to the Medium Raw audiobook as read by AB but had to bail. No, it didn’t leave me in a quivering heap on the floor but after the chapter about parenthood, it had sort of piled up and became difficult to hang in there. In light of his incredibly sad demise, the book is like a poignant punch in the mug. I have no heroes, just people I miss, some close and some who I’ve never met. I miss him, he was self crucifyingly honest and a bright light in a universe of mediocrity. Take care of each other and yourselves….

In my country there are some restaurants that offers food with gold, I think that is kinda stupid because is not even glamorous or a special ingredient with a unique taste. Idk if tony would had an opinion about it as he did it with brunch, cuz In my country is really popular just because status

OK get this, when I first saw No Reservations I thought he was rude and annoying (I've worked in kitchens as a dishwasher for 20+ years (I think) at that point, until I saw A Cook's Tour S02 E05 What Makes a Great Bar, and honestly I thought that dude was genius, he is 100% spot on.

I was thinking there my ideal choice would have been Jean Marc Vallee but he passed away too. His style and aesthetic from Big Little Lies and Dallas Buyers Club would have been great.

Of who's alive, I'd like Luca Guadagnino, Alejandro Innaritu, maybe Coralie Fargeat since The Substance was so good.

Another good one would be Paul Greengrass with his handheld mixed with static beautiful shots.

I see the "Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind." quote all the time and I love it. It's always attributed to his No Reservations: Around the world on an empty stomach, but I can't seem to find it in the book and it's driving me nuts. Am I just missing it?

Does anyone know what page the quote is on? Or if it was actually from something else? I can't find the source for the life of me and any help finding it would be greatly appreciated!!

You guys, I just started this one today, I fucking LOVE IT It really is like being on the road with Tony!

Has anyone else read it? Thoughts?

I cannot find the source of this quote:

“I understand there’s a guy inside me who wants to lay in bed, smoke weed all day, and watch cartoons and old movies. My whole life is a series of stratagems to avoid, and outwit, that guy.”

I am pretty sure he said it in a video, maybe an episode of No Reservations?

Anyone know?

I've been slowly but surely making my way through No Reservations properly, to make up for more scattered viewing from when the show originally came out. S3E4 (Brazil), around 38:30, he starts talking so freely and with such optimism following the family meal, he's completely clear of any sarcasm or pretense. Gudwin asks him if he thinks "this kind of scene pulls the cynicism out of you", and the way Tony answers and laughs afterwards really caught my attention. He looked so genuinely happy.

I also got the feeling when I read his description of Diane in chapter 10 of Bone in the Throat. Something about it has me convinced he based this character off of someone he knew, and he thought of them fondly.

Any moments stand out to you guys as Tony being genuinely and unfiltered happy? Can be anything, from shows, books, interviews, articles, etc.

Has anyone made a comprehensive list of every book Anthony is shown on camera with? I’m on season 1 episode 9 of No Reservations and he’s reading ‘Goodbye, Darkness’ by William Manchester. I was just wondering if anyone has made any list of the other books he might have had with him during filming any of his shows because I feel like it tells you so much about a person in a good way/ I’d love to read them.